Summer Snow Find it here: 1325 N. Janeway, MooreHours: 1-10 p.m. dailyCheck out: The Care Bear (sweet and creamy) or The Barbie (really sweet) Ice Brewers Find it here: 9277 N. MayHours: noon-10 p.m. dailyCheck out: The Silver Fox (tastes like Anderson Cooper, aka almond vanilla) Eskimo Sno Find it here: 1724 W. Lindsey, NormanHours: […]
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PR BS
—“Roseanne Barr’s New Series on Lifetime to Premiere July 13” —“Principal Solar, Inc. (OTC Pink: PSWWD) Welcomes Thought-Leaders, Strategists, and Global Business Experts to Advisory Board” —“RETURN OF LIFETIME’S DROP DEAD DIVA BECOMES SERIES’ MOST-WATCHED SEASON DEBUT IN KEY DEMOS” —“MVD to Distribute German-Made In-akustik AV Cable, Etc.” —“Announcing: Mike Peterson Promoted to Vice President […]
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In the jailhouse now
William Creepingbear could face up to five years in the pokey and a fine of $250,000 for attempting to make a profit on the bird and its feathers, which is the symbol of the good ol’ U.S. of A. Another Norman man, Tuhtaka Neshoba Wilson, is also indicted on the same charges and will go […]
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Honky top
Forbes magazine — that’s the one about the money, y’all — last month placed the Oklahoman on its annual list of the World’s 25 Highest-Paid Musicians. The country superstar sits pretty at No. 11, having made $50 million last year. Holy smokes, that’d buy a poo-load of “Beer for My Horses” DVDs! While just shy […]
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Urban instruction
As part of the MAPS for Kids program approved by voters in 2001, plans were laid for the Oklahoma City Public Schools to receive 70 new and renovated brickand-mortar school buildings in the district at a cost of $470 million. As the project nears its end, MAPS for Kids Program Manager Eric Wenger said the […]
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Saddle up
Rodeo fans can still break out the cameras and cowboy boots to watch nearly 1,000 young cowboys and cowgirls compete at the final six performances of the 19th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo competition today through Friday. The competition, themed “It’s Worth the Ride,” will take place at 7:30 p.m. today, and 9 a.m. and […]
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Geek love
I am an unashamed geek for all things “Harry Potter,” but that is far from the only thing about which I get really nerdy. (Ahem, “X-Files,” “Firefly” and a whole lot more.) And there’s nothing wrong with that. I say, celebrate all those geeky things that you love! Geeks of all ages can find a […]
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Lip service
It started when Ryan Drake, who runs the podcast with Allan Pellegrin, mentioned Coyne in a tweet. “I think it was around the time he joined Twitter,” Drake said. “I don’t think he knew how to use Twitter, and he accidentally followed me because I said something about him.” Several tweet conversations later, Coyne agreed […]
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Dinosaurs and humans, living together!
I have to wonder about how safe I would be if I were truly under the care of the Rev. Steve Kern, seeing as he’s written a flat-earth book that contends dinosaurs and humans such as himself, lived simultaneously on the earth. I also wonder if Rev. Kern will avail himself of modern health care […]
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Paul revered
Folk musician Ellis Paul has faced a lot of audiences over his two-decade career. His new foray into children’s music has him facing the toughest one yet. “It’s like painting with primary colors: no subtle shades,” he said. “You’ve got to get their attention quicker, use exciting language. It’s a lot more demanding. I really […]